Marie Evelyn Schavey

Marie Evelyn Schavey Lake Our loving Mother and Grandmother passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at the age of 85. Born on October 28, 1923 to Peter and Annie (Herman) Smith in Lansing, MI, Mrs. Schavey was formerly from DeWitt and Ruskin, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years, Gaylord Schavey; 4 brothers, Morley Smith, John Smith, Kenneth Smith, Ralph Smith; and 1 sister, Dorothy Burk. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Schavey; 2 sons, Dennis (Tina) Schavey, Ronald (Barbara) Schavey; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mildred Roof, Mable Beck, Elaine Smith, Darielle Smith and Lewis (Edith) Schavey. She worked for the State of Michigan, and retired in 1977. Marie enjoyed arts and crafts (especially collecting and making dolls). Spending time with family was very important to Marie and gave her great joy. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 12:00 Noon, at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E. Washington, DeWitt, MI. Interment will follow in DeWitt Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the chapel on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.